The Giants share a stadium and a city with the Jets, but the fan bases could not be more different. Giants fans carry the weight of four Super Bowl trophies and the blue-collar toughness of a franchise built by defensive football. The bars below are verified Big Blue territory — places where LT is a legend, the 2007 upset is sacred, and Manning face is a term of endearment.
Manhattan
Ainsworth
122 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
Chelsea sports bar with a polished interior and a dedicated Giants following. Multiple screens, a full food menu, and a crowd that skews young professional. The brunch service runs alongside Sunday football — eggs benedict and champagne with your football. The atmosphere is upscale but the football passion is genuine.
Stout NYC
133 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001
Near Penn Station and MSG, this Irish pub draws a massive football crowd every Sunday. The location makes it easy to reach from anywhere via transit. Over 20 screens, a full menu, and a Guinness that is poured correctly. The Giants crowd claims the main bar area while other fan bases scatter through the back rooms.
The Ainsworth Hoboken
97 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Waterfront location in Hoboken with Manhattan skyline views and a massive football following. The brunch crowd transitions to football seamlessly. The patio has screens and the interior is spacious. Hoboken is Giants country — the blue jerseys dominate every bar in town on Sundays.
Hoboken & New Jersey
Tanner Smith's
204 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Midtown speakeasy-style bar with a hidden entrance and a surprisingly good football setup. The interior is dimly lit with leather seating and craft cocktails, but the screens are big and the crowd is passionate. A more sophisticated football watching experience for fans who want ambiance with their touchdowns.
The Iron Monkey
99 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Jersey City gastropub near the PATH station with a dedicated Giants following. The menu is elevated — think short rib sliders and truffle fries — and the beer list focuses on NJ and NY craft breweries. The Sunday crowd is neighborhood regulars who walk over from the waterfront condos.
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Game Day Tips
- Giants vs Jets Territory: Some bars are split. The ones on this list lean Giants, but during crossover games, things get interesting. Know your bar before you walk in.
- Transit Is Key: Take the subway or PATH train. Driving to a bar in Manhattan for football is unnecessary suffering. The 1/2/3, A/C/E, and PATH lines hit most spots.
- Pizza Protocol: New York pizza before, during, or after the game. Folded, standing up, from a slice shop. Do not eat pizza with a fork in a football bar.
- Blue Collar Pride: Giants fans take pride in the defensive, physical tradition of the franchise. Big plays on defense get bigger cheers than touchdowns at most bars.
Hosting at Home?
Pizza from your corner slice shop, a six-pack of Brooklyn Lager, and the 2007 Super Bowl on replay when things get tough. Big Blue forever.